A fuel tanker explosion in Kontagora, Niger State, on Sunday caused panic among residents and motorists. The incident occurred near AA Rano, opposite Kontagora General Hospital.
Eyewitnesses said the tanker suddenly caught fire, sending thick smoke into the sky. Firefighters and emergency crews arrived swiftly, preventing the flames from spreading.
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Despite the intensity of the blaze, no casualties were reported, and only the tanker was destroyed.
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency said the situation had been brought under control, with officials assuring the public there was no further threat to the area.
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